Tape identification guide

Identify Your VHS and Camcorder Tapes

Compare the size, shape and printed label. If you are still unsure, send a clear photo showing the front of the tape.

Full-size VHS tape beside a smaller VHS-C tape

VHS

The largest accepted format—roughly the size of a paperback book. Look for VHS, T-120 or T-160.

Small VHS-C tape shown beside a full-size VHS cassette

VHS-C

A much smaller compact VHS camcorder tape. Look for the VHS-C logo or labels such as TC-20, TC-30 or TC-40.

Small MiniDV camcorder cassette

MiniDV

A very small cassette used in digital camcorders. It is usually labeled MiniDV, DV or DVC.

Video8 8mm camcorder cassette marked with a red number eight

Video8

A compact 8mm cassette with two reel windows. Look for Video8, 8mm or a large “8.”

Hi8 camcorder cassette with Hi8 marking on the front

Hi8

The same size as Video8. Look for Hi8, Hi8 MP or Hi8 ME printed on the tape or case.

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